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How to counter Night Stalker in Dota 2

Best counters to Night Stalker: Naga Siren, Undying, Viper. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Night Stalker

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Naga Siren 67.6%37 gamesUndying 64.9%37 gamesViper 64.7%34 gamesKeeper of the Light 63.9%36 gamesVengeful Spirit 62.5%32 gamesEnchantress 61.8%34 gamesShadow Fiend 59.8%87 gamesInvoker 58.1%62 games

Worst picks vs Night Stalker

Winter Wyvern 31.4%35 gamesSilencer 31.7%41 gamesNecrophos 36.4%33 gamesAncient Apparition 36.7%30 gamesUrsa 37.5%56 gamesJuggernaut 38.2%34 gamesZeus 41.3%46 gamesStorm Spirit 41.9%43 games

Night Stalker spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
VoidBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 11 / 10 / 9 / 8

Creates a damaging void that slows an enemy unit and deals damage. At night, Void also mini-stuns, interrupting channeling abilities, and its effects lasts longer.

Crippling FearBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 30 / 25 / 20 / 15

Night Stalker horrifies all nearby enemies, causing them to become silenced and take damage over time while near him. The effect lasts longer at night.

Midnight FeastBlocked by BKBInstant EffectCD 39 / 36 / 33 / 30

Hunter in the NightPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Night Stalker is in his element at night, attacking and moving with great swiftness.

Dark AscensionPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledPhysicalCD 140 / 135 / 130

Night Stalker smothers the sun and summons instant darkness, so that he might use his powers at their fullest. Night Stalker gains flight and bonus damage during this time. Has unobstructed vision.

Items against Night Stalker

6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Night Stalker’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.

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What Night Stalker builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedChainmailPhase BootsBracerPower Treads
Mid game
Blink DaggerAghanim's ShardDrum of EnduranceBlack King BarEcho Sabre
Late game
Black King BarNullifierAssault CuirassSkull BasherSange

When Night Stalker is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
5/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
4/5
Late Game (28m+)
2/5
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FAQ

Who counters Night Stalker?

By public match stats, Naga Siren, Undying, Viper do best against Night Stalker.

Do Night Stalker's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Night Stalker's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Night Stalker?

Winter Wyvern, Silencer, Necrophos struggle the most against Night Stalker.

Which of Night Stalker's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Void.

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